winter egg laying

[beckyschicks]

How many hours of sun light do hens have to have to lay? And does the cold effect them with laying? Thanks

 

[The Chicken People]

14 and yes it does mine are laying less already and its only into the forties at night here

 

[beckyschicks]

So if they don't get 14 hours they won't lay. The only reason I ask is I have a 20/22 week old that I was hoping would lay this year but it's dark here now by 6/630 and the sun doesn't come up until 7ish. Oh well I guess theres always spring. Thanks for the help!!